School Bus Cancellations Today (February 5, 2026)

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On Thursday, February 5, 2026, most of North America is seeing a return to normal operations following the major “Winter Storm Fern” event. However, lingering ice and localized weather patterns in the southern U.S. and parts of Atlantic Canada have caused a few remaining disruptions.

Below is the list of known cancellations and delays:

🇨🇦 Canada: Regional Status

Most of Ontario and Quebec are experiencing a “quiet and routine” school day with a less than 5% chance of weather-related cancellations.

Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia (Strait Regional Centre for Education): Classes Cancelled at all schools due to local weather conditions. Worksites and garages are on a delayed opening until 10:30 AM.
Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education: All schools and worksites closed.
CSAP (Conseil scolaire acadien provincial): Classes cancelled for the Metro and North groups.

Ontario

Toronto (TDSB/TCDSB): Open. Buses are running normally.
Durham Region (DSTS): No zone cancellations. While 18 individual route delays were reported early this morning, the vast majority of buses are operational.
Simcoe/Grey-Bruce: No widespread cancellations reported for today.

🇺🇸 USA: Closures & Delays

In the United States, the focus has shifted to the Southeast, where overnight “black ice” has made secondary roads and bus stops hazardous.

Tennessee

Roane County Schools: Closed due to a forecast of black ice forming overnight.
Anderson County Schools: Closed (Traditional Snow Day) out of an abundance of caution regarding road conditions. Daycares at RBT, SSE, and EBW remain open.

North Carolina

Cumberland County Schools: 2-Hour Delay for students and school-based staff. Buses will also run on a 2-hour delay; breakfast will not be served.
Johnston County Public Schools: 2-Hour Delay for all students and staff due to lingering icy patches.